West Valley-Mission Community College District is hiring: Part-Time EOPS Counsel

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Position Overview

PART-TIME, ASSOCIATE FACULTY POOL

Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

Assignment

This position is a part-time position as an Associate Counselor. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an online/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT / AFT Local 6554).

Work location: Mission College, Santa Clara, CA

Salary and Benefits

Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $34,143 – $49,337 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education – Possess one of the following:
   * Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling; OR
   * A bachelor’s degree in one of the above listed degrees AND a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); OR
   * A valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in Counseling; OR
   * The equivalent of the above.
2. Two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages.
3. Demonstrated completion of either of the following:
   * A minimum of nine semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages; OR
   * Six semester units or equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses in a community college EOPS program, or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages.
4. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Counseling duties and responsibilities may consist of one or more of the following:
* Counsel and advise students, on both an appointment and a drop-in basis.
* Perform specialized work duties as necessary during registration periods.
* Provide formal in-service training.
* Participate in program/service development activities.
* Coordinate efforts of counseling faculty to complete Program Review and participate in the process of SLO assessment and evaluation and use the results of these assessments in the process of continuously improving student learning.
* Perform other duties as required for the department and/or college.

Application Information

1. Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Resume; (3) Unofficial copies of transcripts; (4) District Equivalency Application, if applicable; and (5) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.
2. All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.
3. Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.
4. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
5. Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview. Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate. Applications will remain in our online system for 1 year. Each year, part-time pools will be refreshed and applicants will be notified of the opportunity to re-submit application.

EEO Statement

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment.